Prospective Students

The Values of a Career/Technical Education

Career and technical education (CTE) is an educational strategy for providing young people with the academic, technical, and employability skills and knowledge to pursue postsecondary training or higher education. The best models of high-quality CTE today integrate rigorous academic instruction into the teaching of technical and employment skills and thus prepare young people for college just as well as a traditional “college prep” program. CTE courses provide students with opportunities to acquire the competencies required in today’s workplace—such as critical thinking, collaboration, problem solving, innovation, teamwork and communication – and to learn about different careers by experiencing work and workplaces. CTE is no longer about teaching students a narrow set of skills sufficient for entry-level jobs; it is about preparing students for careers.

The evolution of CTE is making it a more popular and viable option for students of all abilities. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (2011), 90% of high school students have earned some CTE credits. CTE programs rely on partnerships with employers to deliver content and provide learning opportunities outside the classroom. Employers provide information about the knowledge, skills, and competencies needed for career progression in the industry. As antiquated ideas of technical and manufacturing jobs are slowly being replaced with an understanding of the value of today’s highly-skilled technical careers, CTE is becoming an educational pathway of choice.

Career Clusters

Click on the clusters below to find more information about the courses in each.

Marketing (DECA) – Learn while you earn! Combine part-time retail employment with one hour of classrooom instruction per day. Practice the techniques of human relations, retailing, sales credit, advertising, and display. Students must provide their own transportation. (Offered afternoons only and only to Caddo Magnet, Captain Shreve, Northwood, and Southwood students.)

The first semester of Graphic Arts lays down the foundation for basica skills in OS X, iMovie and Photoshop. Second semester students study the Elements and Principles of Design as they build a 12-page magazine using InDesign.

Networking & Computer Science – Learn how to build and maintain computer networks. Work with Microsoft, Apple, and Linux operating systems. Learn how the Internet works. Under the direction of the Cisco certified teacher, this course is delivered through a computer-based curriculum utilizing network simulation software and actual switches and routers.

Dental Assistant – Become certified to take dental x-rays, make patient study models, and learn other detnal procedures while exploring a variety of dental careers. Develop and practice skills in a simulated dental office. Prerequisite: Biology

Emergency Medical Technician – This program provides students with advanced instruction in emergency medical care rendered to victims of accidents and illnesses. All the necessary topics and hands-on training for certification are taught.

Prerequisites: 17 years old before September 1, GPA of 2.5, a grade of “C” or higher in Biology. First Responder is a prerequisite requirement for EMT-B. (Offered only to seniors in the afternoons only.)

Firefighter 1 & First Responder – Earn your high school elective credit while earning Firefighter I certification through the Shreveport Fire Training Academy. The program includes class work and hands-on training.

Prerequisites: First Responder, 17 years of age before second semester, and provide own transportation to Academy. First Responder is a prerequisite requirement for Firefighter I.

First Responder/Medical Terminology – First Responder teaches you how to give emergency care to victims of accidents or illness. Medical Terminology provides knowledge of medical terms and the oral and written language used in the health care professions. (Offered mornings only.)

Fashion Design – Explore the world of fashion and experience the dynamics of creating, producing, and marketing your own fashion creations. Participate in team management principles as you learn about the apparel industry and experience the fun and excitement of Project Runway.

Fashion Styling & Makeup Artistry – This program brings together fashion design makeup artistry for film, photography, and fashion management. By applying the principles of fashion design and art combined with photographic techniques, the students will address the real world programs of creating looks and designs that capture the themes and stories of movie and fashion show products. A new focus of this program is costume design. Students now explore, design and create costumes in a new sewing lab.

Teaching Professions – Gain insight into the nature of teaching. Examine such topics as self-esteem, personal values, personality, and learning styles. Students must provide their own transportation for extended classroom experiences which include internships in elementary, middle, and high schools.

Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Repair – Learn the theory and principles of air conditioning and refrigeration through practical experience. Get a hands on introduction to professional tools and practice trouble-shooting procedures. You will have the opportunity to obtain important industry certifications such as EPA and NCCER.

Students will be expected to meet all of the course requirements as listed and be able to demonstrate their understanding of the concepts. The instruction will be a combination of individual and team activities, with emphasis on “hands on” in the laboratory. The student will be required to keep a current portfolio of their accomplishments as part of the course grade. Use of textbooks will be required for the purpose of theory training and written assignments. Assignments will require the student to draw upon academic skills in mathematics, science, and language arts.

Student assessment will be based upon group work, individual completion of project journals, portfolios, oral presentations, hands-on projects, written reports, formal tests, and review quizzes. Students will be expected to complete homework assignments when given and will be required to complete all course requirements at the level specified by Caddo Parish School System for a passing grade and course credit.

Drafting – Master the latest techniques and innovations in our high-tech computer-aided drafting (CAD) lab. Gain valuable experience in the area of machine, architecture, piping, structural, electrical and mapping. Network with former students who are now professionals with successful careers in architecture and engineering.

Supplemental Course Academy

Caddo Career & Technology Center is an approved registered provider for the Supplemental Course Academy (SCA). This designation allows students from outside of Caddo Parish School system to take courses at CCTC. Students from neighboring parishes and students who are currently home-schooled may enroll in any one of the courses we offer. Our programs enable motivated students to earn industry-based certifications (IBCs) that allow them to enter high-wage careers after graduation. Many courses at CCTC provide dual enrollment credits that enable students to earn post-secondary degrees more quickly and at a lower cost in tuition. Please contact the school for tuition and registration information.

Class Programs

Program Legend

DE: (Dual Enrollment) A program of study allowing high school students to earn credits simultaneously towards a high school diploma and a postsecondary degree or certificate.

IBC: (Industry-based Certification) A portable, recognized credential (tangible evidence) that validates an individual has successfully demonstrated skill competencies in a core set of content and performance standards in a specific set of worl related tasks, single occupational area, or a cluster of related occupational areas.

WBL: (Work-based learning) Activities at the highschool level that involve actual work experience that connect classroom learning to work.

EC: (Enriched Credit) Academic, attendance, and discipline history will be reviewed to determine eligibility.

TOPS: (Taylor Opportunity Program for Students) Substitutes for a specific TOPS elective, specified in course overview.

Mission Statement

Caddo Career & Technology Center prepares students for success in our rapidly changing world by providing quality career and technical programs empowering students to meet the demands of the world of work, pursue post-secondary education, and address life's challenges.